Pocket Gatefold Cards 3 Ways – Papercrafting Playdate 192

When a new fun fold wanders past my social media feed it is such a genuine treat! You would think after 26 years of making cards that I would have seen it all, but the opposite is true. I love being surprised by new designs from other creative minds. This is why card making never gets boring to me. Today I’m presenting the Pocket Gatefold Card, a new (to me) fun fold with a couple ways to vary the design to fit your needs! I think you are going to enjoy this one.

Today’s fun folds were inspired by some fabulous demonstrators! I encourage you to go see their amazing projects!

• Cary’s Creative Table: https://2biggirlscrafting.blogspot.com/2026/10/double-z-fold-tag-christmas-card.html
• Connie Stewart Simply Simple Stamping: https://simplysimplestamping.com/pocket-gatefold-card/
• Creative Moments by G: https://youtu.be/OpKpPV5t-Qg?si=bqkeFS9gDvVWwiKM

Here’s Your Homework 😉

• Watch the video tutorial for Pocket Gatefold Cards to see how they are created.
• Download the PDF to use while you are creating.
• Search your stash for a few coordinating papers to use on these great fun fold ideas!

Basic Pocket Gatefold

• 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” cardstock for card base
• 2-1/8” x 2-1/8” cardstock, cut diagonally
• 1-7/8” x 1-7/8” DSP, cut diagonally
• 1-7/8” x 5-1/4” DSP (4) (two for the outside, two for the inside)
• 3-1/2” x 4-3/4” cardstock for insert
• 3-1/4” x 5-1/4” DSP for insert
• 4” x 5-1/4” Basic White cardstock for inside
• Focal point

1. Along the 8-1/2” edge of the card base, score 2-1/8” from each side.
2. Fold on the score lines towards the inside of the card to create the gates.
3. Attach the pieces of DSP to the gates inside and out.
4. Adhere the diagonally cut DSP pieces to the diagonally cut cardstock piece to create the pocket corners.
5. Attach the pocket corners to the gates and adhere ONLY along the right-angle edges (outside edges).
6. Adhere the DSP insert to the cardstock insert. Add focal point and greeting.
7. Attach the Basic White cardstock to the inside of the card.

Double Pocket Gatefold

• 4” x 11” two-tone cardstock or DSP for card base
• 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” coordinating cardstock for card base
• 3” x 3-1/2” cardstock for insert card
• 2-3/4” x 3-1/4” DSP for insert card
• 1-3/4” x 4” (2) DSP for outside gatefolds (optional – if using Two-Tone)
• 1-1/2” x 4” (2) DSP for inside gatefolds (optional – if using Two-Tone)
• 7/8” x 4” (2) DSP
• 2” square cardstock, cut diagonally
• 1-3/4” square DSP, cut diagonally
• 3-1/4” x 4” Basic White cardstock for inside
• Focal Point

1. Score along the 11” edge at 2”and 3-3/4” from each edge.  Fold the 3-3/4” score lines towards the middle of the piece and fold the 2” score lines in the opposite direction creating double gatefolds that meet in the middle.
2. Attach the 7/8” x 4” pieces of DSP to the outside edges of the 4” x 5-1/4” cardstock.
3. Mount the double gatefold card base onto the 4-14” x 5-1/2” piece of cardstock.
4. (Optional if using Two-Tone cardstock) Adhere the four DSP pieces to the outsides and insides of the double gatefolds.
5. Adhere the diagonally cut DSP pieces to the diagonally cut cardstock piece to create the pocket corners.
6. Attach the pocket corners to the gates and adhere ONLY along the right-angle edges (outside edges).
7. Adhere the DSP insert to the cardstock insert. Add focal point and greeting.
8. Attach the Basic White cardstock to the inside of the card.

Book Binding Pocket Gatefold Card

• 4-1/4” x 11” cardstock for card base
• 4” x 1” DSP
• 4” x 1-7/8” (2) DSP
• 2-1/8”x 2-1/8” cardstock cut diagonally
• 1-7/8” x 1-7/8” DSP cut diagonally
• 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” cardstock for pocket insert
• 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” DSP for pocket insert
• 4” x 4” Basic White cardstock for inside
• Focal point

1. Score at 2-1/8”, 3-3/8”, and 8-7/8 along the 11” edge.
2. Fold on the 3-3/8” score line toward the inside of the card. This will be the left side of the card.
3. Fold on the 8-7/8” toward the inside of the card. This will be the right gate.
4. Fold on the 2-1/8” score line away from the inside of the card. This will be the left gate.
5. Attach the 1-1/4” section to the inside of the card to create the book binding.
6. Attach the DSP pieces to the front of the card.
7. Attach the 4”x4” inside the card.
8. Attach the pocket corners to the gates and adhere ONLY along the right-angle edges (outside edges).
9. Adhere the pocket insert pieces together.

Now it’s your turn to dive into creating some Pocket Gatefold Cards, and I hope you have so much fun!

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